The Cavaliers are not afraid of Boston, and they have proven that all year long. Their primary goal is to take down the Celtics and become the kings of the NBA. According to The Athletic, the Cavs know they have to give Boston everything they have in order to win. Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson knows what it's going to take to beat them.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are hoping to end February on a high note Friday night when they take on the Boston Celtics. Obviously, this will be a very big game for both teams because it’ll feature the first and second seeds of the Eastern Conference battling it out.

We will be breaking down three contests across the association this evening on a massive 10-game slate. Things kick off in Boston, where the Cavs take on the Celtics in a battle of the top two teams in the Eastern Conference.

Analyzing Friday’s Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics shoots over Darius Garland #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldho

Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis and Sam Hauser are questionable for the Boston Celtics on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons.

After missing part of the second half of Tuesday's win in Toronto, Jaylen Brown was one of four players listed on the Celtics' latest injury report.